Google vs Facebook: Privacy and Security (an Infographic!)

Communicators have seen a veritable bumper crop of infographics flash across their screens this year. And yes, there is a risk that you might bemoan yet another one about Google versus Facebook. But we’ve come across one recently that deals with an issue other than user stats, functionality, or even employee perks.

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Both Google and Facebook (though mostly Facebook) have been subject to some criticism regarding user privacy and security policies. But how different are they from one another? Is one “safer” than the other when it comes to personal data protection issues? The infographic posted here analyzes these toughest of competitors on this front and determines which of them handles these issues better.

Spoiler alert! Sorry to those that like surprises, but let’s get the results out straight away. The infographic concludes that Google wins the privacy and security bout.

However, keep in mind that the real winner can only be determined by the number of active users each has. Therefore, the real question is: will the personal data protection issue compel Facebook users to migrate to Google Plus?